Manchester United player sends message to Jose Mourinho: I'm willing to play here for you

MATTEO DARMIAN is willing to play left-back for Manchester United if Jose Mourinho needs him to.

The Red Devils full-back has featured primarily on the right flank since joining the club last summer.

But following a dip in form, the Italian struggled to nail down a consistent spot in the first XI under ex-United boss Louis van Gaal.

Luke Shaw's broken leg left United short of defensive options last term, and Darmian did fill in on the left on occasions.

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Italy international Matteo Darmian started 24 of Manchester United's Premier League games last term

And ahead of the new season, the 26-year-old is willing to remain versatile to help earn himself regular first-team football.

"I'm a right-back but I can also play left-back," Darmian said. "If the manager needs me on the left, I'll play on the left but, otherwise, I play on the right.

"I think it's good to have such competition within the squad because there are a lot of good players for every position in a big team. You just have to be ready for when the manager gives you a chance.

"I think he's a great manager, he's very hungry and his victories and successes speak volumes for him."

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